Paulyt,
That was absolutely beautiful.
My son is a Marine vet. My father, a Navy vet. My son's paternal grandfather, a Marine vet. My nephew, an Army vet. My nephew's father, an Army vet.
So to all of them and all other vets, living and deceased, I say 'Thank You'. And to the parents and spouses of the vets and active duty soldiers, you have given the most precious thing you had for your country, your loved ones. Thank you.